Warnings for CCSVI
The chief regulatory body in the USA warns people with MS to be cautious about undergoing CCSVI treatment
News
Do You Fancy becoming a Character in a Book?
Oisin McGann author/illustrator has contacted MS READaTHON HQ and he is holding a competition... yes, one lucky winner will become a cameo character in his next book! Excited!!
The closing date for the competition is Friday, 15th June. Winner announced on the 15th July.
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2012
13th Annual General Meeting (52nd AGM since MS Ireland’s foundation)
World MS Day 2012
Join Multiple Sclerosis Ireland this World MS Day, Wednesday, 30th May to raise awareness, raise issues and raise funds!
World Health Organisation highlights issue of dementia
The World Health Organisation has warned that cases of dementia are set to soar in the coming decades. Some 35.6 million people were living with dementia in 2010 but that figure is set to double to 65.7 million by 2030.
Survey for Carers of people with neurological conditions.
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) and Care Alliance are carrying out a survey of carers of people with neurological conditions. By sharing your experiences, you will help to increase understanding of the challenges faced by this group of carers.
You can complete the survey online by going to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/neurologicalcarers
The closing date for completing the survey is Monday, 21st May 2012. The results will be published during Carers Week this June.
For more information on Carers Week 2012, go to www.carersweek.ie
The NAI is an umbrella group of over 30 neurological charities and Care Alliance is the national umbrella for organisations representing family carers.
'MS in Focus' Survey...
MSIF has launched a new survey about the process of getting a diagnosis of MS.